÷ (Deluxe)

7digitalWhat we said:When you’ve scored the bestselling album of 2014, sold out the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium three consecutive nights, and written chart smashes for the likes of Justin Bieber and Major Lazer, what do you do next? Well, in Ed Sheeran’s case, the answer is a brief break and then straight back into the studio to attempt the seemingly insurmountable task of following up the insanely successful x. Ironically, ÷ looks set to unite hardcore fans, not to mention most of your relations, in their adoration of the loop pedal overlord. From Coldplay-esque epic ‘Castle on the Hill’ and dancehall-referencing ‘Shape Of You’ to wedding-staple-in-waiting ‘Perfect’, Sheeran seems destined to remain ubiquitous for a long time yet.